http://www.thedailypage.com/daily Daily content from ISTHMUS | The Daily Page webmaster@isthmus.com (Webmaster) Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:07:25 CDT Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:01:03 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23111 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23111 General Motors' planned new wave of shutdowns represents an escalation of its corporate decision to effectively secede from the United States. While it remains headquartered in Detroit, GM has wiped out some 85% of its U.S. jobs since 1990. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:36:54 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23130 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23130 The war between Wisconsin Manufacturers 'amp; Commerce and its liberal critics escalated today as WMC wrapped itself in the flag of free speech and denounced the critics for running 'quot;an organized campaign involving misinformation, intimidation and threats of boycott.'quot; The WMC opinion column, widely distributed to the media, is written by James Buchen, WMC's vice president for government relations. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:03:25 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23127 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23127 Given that this regal home is planted in Ald. Konkel's district, it would make the perfect location for something the good leftist has long sought: a 'quot;wet'quot; shelter for homeless vagrants. Call it 'quot;Brenda's House.'quot; It's the ultimate in inclusionary zoning. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:21:22 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23125 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23125 The nation's hot weather palate has shifted from traditional ice cream sodas and hot fudge sundaes to Peppermint Java Chip Frappuccinos and Iced Matcha Lattes, although recent news reports have suggested that 'quot;pain at the pump'quot; has prompted many working stiffs to cut back on their $4/day frozen coffee drink habit. While I have nothing against iced coffee, the super-sweet sensation of a proper root beer float is one of the rituals of summer that should be indulged in at least once between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:34:04 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23123 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23123 'lt;i'gt;My Blueberry Nights'lt;/i'gt; is a sweet movie romance and a jazzy film noir reverie that, at its best, wafts you right back to the moods and themes of the American maverick cinema of the '70s, a great era that many of us miss. The U.S. directorial debut of Hong Kong auteur Wong Kar Wai ('lt;i'gt;Ashes of Time'lt;/i'gt;, 'lt;i'gt;In the Mood for Love'lt;/i'gt;) and the film acting debut of Grammy winning singer-composer Norah Jones -- 'lt;i'gt;Nights'lt;/i'gt; is visually stunning, well-written and very well-acted, by a pretty gifted cast that also includes Jude Law, David Strathairn, Rachel Weisz, Frankie Faison and (in one of her top screen performances) Natalie Portman. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:00:35 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23120 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23120 Today's image is titled 'quot;A Little Buddy spotting!'quot; and was photographed by Karen Darcy. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:00:05 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23105 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23105 What can you find in this week's 'lt;i'gt;Isthmus'lt;/i'gt;? Highlights from the latest issue follow. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23129 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23129 Feingold continues FISA campaign, 'quot;a flood of evidence'quot; for global warming, the 'lt;i'gt;Cap Times'lt;/i'gt; hypes drive-thru ban non-story, eating at Fromagination edible antifreeze at the UW, the Capital Volleyball Academy, and much more can be found in this latest round-up of online social media in Madison and Dane County. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:23:50 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23104 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23104 Remember when a lot of English and American punk rock kinda sounded like Slade speeded up? Oasis certainly did, and they ruled Britannia for many years because of it. I'm not certain that The Gusto have achieved that high level of song-craft just yet. You know, where nearly everything they touch is immediately hummable. But the Madison band does have a rousing hybrid sound that blends hormonal punk energy and, for lack of better term, 'quot;classic rock'quot; melody to good effect. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:22:10 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23090 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23090 Looking for a great beer to celebrate the birth of our country? How better than with a beer named 'quot;Old Glory'quot;? This beer is a great choice for the holiday picnic table or backyard barbecue, and its assertive hoppiness offers a little fireworks in every pint. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:39:22 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23089 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23089 Wisconsin Democratic Senator Russ Feingold long ago earned a reputation as a leader willing to stake positions apart from those held by the majority of his colleagues, be they popular or not in the polls. This was already well known to Wisconsinites through his first terms in the '90s, and was earned nationally in 2001 with his support of confirming John Ashcroft as U.S. Attorney General and his lone vote against the Patriot Act. Various other similar stands followed, building Feingold enough of a following for a flirtation with a presidential campaign and a sustained bully pulpit, which he is now using in an effort to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 in the Senate. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:46:04 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23087 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23087 With inclusionary zoning due to be buried with few mourners next January, the South Central Realtors Association is rushing to fill the void with a purely market-based approach. The proposal supports affordable housing using existing programs and marketplace solutions. In other words, the stuff that actually works. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:00:07 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23088 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23088 Today's image is titled 'quot;Feeding the Ducklings'quot; and was photographed by Nataraj Hauser. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23101 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23101 FEMA opens Disaster Recovery Center, Soglin goes inside WMC meetings, a rash of crime reports, the sounds of The Romulans, Delicate Mich at Dr. Sketchy's, more love for the Mallards, and much more can be found in this latest round-up of online social media in Madison and Dane County. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:49:42 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23086 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23086 Another June, and another Rhythm 'amp; Booms has come and gone. The massive fireworks display and festival held every year in anticipation of Independence Day was held with nary a hitch last Saturday. Despite soggy conditions leftover from the early spring deluge and a threat of swarming mosquitoes, some 150,000 to 175,000 people turned out for the show at Warner Park, with many thousands more watching from other vantage points throughout Madison. More than a few were armed with cameras. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:12:03 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23084 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23084 At the dawn of interactive entertainment, videogames were played in parlors called 'quot;arcades.'quot; Home equipment was prohibitively expensive, but for a few quarters one could play any variety of space shooters, puzzlers and sports simulations at the arcades. Home gaming has long been affordable and convenient, but something is missing from the arcade days: competition. Online gaming has brought players together worldwide, but the local camaraderie has been missing. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:08:35 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23083 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23083 The outpouring of SOLVE and R.I.P. SOLVE graffiti in Madison is one measure of the esteem in which Madison East High School alumnus Brendan Scanlon was -- and still is -- held by his friends and admirers in the street-art community. The 24-year-old artist, known as SOLVE, was stabbed to death in Chicago in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 14. A suspect was arrested and has been charged with first-degree murder in the case. But you can't murder an artists legacy. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:14:17 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23082 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23082 The 'lt;i'gt;Isthmus'lt;/i'gt; Guest List is back with another round of free tickets to amazing concerts, shows and more fun events around Madison. This week's contests include tickets to: Lyle Lovett at the Overture Center; Umphrey's McGee at Willow Island; Goodtime Camper and Dub Trio at the High Noon Saloon; a Bret Michaels VIP after party at the Dry Bean; and more. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:00:22 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23081 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23081 Today's image is titled 'quot;Pick Me'quot; and was photographed by Jill Muller. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23085 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23085 The conundrum of a relic lawn jockey, Cieslewicz calls for federal support of energy and transit initiatives, Talula serves up for the east side, beer fiends get caffeinated by Oscura from Furthermore, a trebuchet in Vilas Park, a 'quot;Trek Stop'quot; service station at Machinery Row Bikes, the Legends of Wisconsin Golf Classic, Wisco track alum Matt Tegankamp makes the U.S. Olympic Team, Evansville Home Talent Baseball, the glory of the Mallards, and much more can be found in this latest round-up of online social media in Madison and Dane County. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:16:55 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23080 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23080 The United States, it's worth noting, doesn't always treat its neighbors to the north and south so well. Heck, you might even say that there was some careless treatment of our southern locales, New Orleans in particular, during the 2005 hurricane season. For my part, I love all points south on the American compass. And to show a little bit of that love, I'm going to take you on a liquid tour of some of those locales, with tastes of chicory coffee, horchata, and chicha morada. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:22:14 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23079 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23079 The Madison Common Council once again takes up the question of whether to fully wrap Madison Metro buses in advertising. Passengers complain that the wraps make it hard to see and people with disabilities have noted that guide dogs don't recognize buses when they're wrapped in a Miller Lite ad. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:51:25 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23078 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23078 Thursday evening, Mayor Dave Cieslewicz will break bread with local developer Terrence Wall, a guy who thinks the world would be a much better place if local government would simply green light his developments and refrain from asking tough questions. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:17:05 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23075 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23075 The 9-1-1 center is a victim of -- and the ankle bracelet scheme is the spawn of -- a single-minded county executive whose mania is for buying marshland at the expense of prudent, and cost-effective, law enforcement. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:11:29 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23076 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23076 Today's image is titled 'quot;Fireworks at dusk'quot; and was photographed by Lea Wolf. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:00:24 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23074 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23074 Independence Day celebrations continue through this wonderfully short holiday week with the Monona Community Festival and 'quot;A Salute to America'quot; at Concerts on the Square. The music continues with shows by Dysrhythmia, 12 Stones, and Dead Confederate, while the author appearances beat stays hot with talks by Jana Kohn, David Maraniss, Will Durst, and Austin Smith. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23077 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23077 MPD investigating a Sunday night homicide on the southwest side, ongoing thoughts on the Marino murder investigation and arrest, weekend arrest reports, Konkel dissects 'lt;i'gt;WisSJ'lt;/i'gt; editorial on James Madison Park, working at Summerfest, picking CSA strawberries, a proposal to extend the Slow/No Wake order for the Four Lakes, Wisco swim and track athletes and alums compete at Olympic Trials, and much more can be found in this latest round-up of online social media in Madison and Dane County. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:42:34 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23072 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23072 A hard rock cakewalk takes a turn to the gory in a new music video from IfIHadAHiFi, a group of four accomplished cacaphonists from Milwaukee that has long been a familiar musical presence in Madison. The band has wrapped up making its new album 'lt;i'gt;Fame By Proxy'lt;/i'gt;, and is in the process of creating several videos to build buzz for its release. First off the block is the six-minute squall 'quot;Success! Success! Success!'quot; featuring guest vocals from Dixie Jacobs of white wrench conservatory. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23073 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23073 Rhythm and Booms by the numbers and lessons learned, 'lt;i'gt;Star Tribune'lt;/i'gt; reports Adam Peterson not in town during Zimmermann and Nolan homicides, a garden tour in the Carpenter-Ridgeway neighborhood, and much more can be found in this latest round-up of online social media in Madison and Dane County. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 07:40:23 -0500 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23068 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=23068 The right to bear arms -- few issues more clearly delineate that fault line between the collectivism of the liberal faith, on the one side, and the trust in individuals shared by my conservative brethren (and sistern).